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Universities to lay out red carpet for professors, talents

The Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC) is planning to invite 100 visiting professors in the next five years, and other universities are spending billions of dong to attract talents.

Education Ministry probes mass tutoring violations in Hanoi

Following a VTV exposé, the Education Ministry demanded urgent action on unauthorized tutoring in Dong Da District.

Hanoi Medical University enforces dress code banning short skirts, ripped jeans

Students face point deductions and possible discipline for dress code violations.

Two education icons honored for shaping post-war Ho Chi Minh City

Professors Tran Van Giau and Dang Luong Mo have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the development of Ho Chi Minh City between 1975 and 2025, as part of a celebration honoring 60 distinguished individuals.

Vietnam university climbs to top 150 in Asia’s best list for 2025

Nine Vietnamese universities have been ranked among Asia’s best in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025, with a surprising new name leading the national list by entering the top 150.

Surge in competency test scores signals university admission battle

On April 16, the Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC) announced competency test scores for 126,297 university candidates. Analysing the score distribution, experts predict significant fluctuations in converted competency test benchmarks.

Top Vietnamese AI scientist at xAI returns to teach in Ho Chi Minh City

Dr. Pham Hy Hieu joins VNU-HCM as a visiting professor to share global AI insights and support local research.

Vietnamese high school team wins big at world robotics championship

Hanoi - Amsterdam students made history at FTC 2025, winning their division and finishing as world runners-up.

American earns master’s in mathematics at Vietnamese university

American math teacher David Coley overcame language barriers to graduate with a degree in Vietnam.

16-year-old girl wins UPU 2025 with a powerful letter to director James Cameron

Pham Doan Minh Khue, a 10th-grade student from class 10C2 at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted in Da Nang, was announced the winner of this year’s competition.

Studious Road to Olympia finalist ‘never wants to rest’, teacher says

Nguyen Nhut Lam, a student from Cai Be High School in the southern province of Tien Giang, has advanced to the 2025 Road to Olympia final after winning the second quarterly round with 290 points.

HCM City Education Department clarifies English survey for 47,000 teachers

Ho Chi Minh City’s education leaders emphasize that the language assessment will not affect salaries, promotions, or discipline.

Top HCM City high schools set sky-high entry scores for grade 10 admission

With entrance scores above 24 points, these public high schools remain out of reach for many despite excellent academic records.

Passion for business helps student win admission to 7 top-tier US universities

Inspired by his father to pursue financial studies, Nam Thai dreamed of studying, working, and networking with industry experts in New York City, the world’s financial hub.

Hanoi educator becomes Cambridge University Ambassador

Dr. Nguyen Quang Minh, Director of Bilingual Education at Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School in Hanoi, has officially been appointed as a Cambridge Ambassador by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.

Alarming results in Hanoi’s exam survey prompt urgent school action

The Hanoi Education Director has urged urgent support for 12th-grade students after over 4,000 test papers scored below 1 point in a recent assessment.

Village schoolgirl aces SAT and IELTS with top 1% global score

Nguyen Ngoc Anh scored 1590 on the SAT and 8.0 IELTS, preparing independently from her rural school.

‘Achievement disease’ in education ultimately burdens students

The obsession with achievements, or the ‘achievement disease’ as it is called in Vietnam, is a vicious circle in the entire educational system.

13-year-old Vietnamese student stuns with triple 9.0 IELTS scores

Gia Long, a 13-year-old student from Hanoi, scored a perfect 9.0 in Listening, Speaking, and Reading on his first IELTS attempt, thanks to a long-standing habit of learning through English-language YouTube content.

Dong Thap teacher honored for overcoming adversity and inspiring students

Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, a teacher at Thien Ho Duong High School in Dong Thap, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Minister of Education and Training for her perseverance, dedication, and inspirational influence in the field of education.